Fun, Fast & Open to All
In partnership with Track and Trail Canine Outfitters
Whether you have a gundog breed or not, scurries are open to everyone. It’s a fun, engaging way to test your dog’s retrieving skills, build confidence, and enjoy working together as a team.
Emma (Nordic Gundogs) and her team return with their popular Water, Hunt and Hurdle Scurry, as well as the popular Lure.
We’re also excited to welcome the Northern Gundog Club for the first time, the club are a community of passionate trainers and dog owners dedicated to making gundog training accessible, inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.
Set across two different areas, visitors will have the chance to try out a variety of scurry options - plus the chance to win hourly rosettes!
High-quality, technical kit for active dogs & their owners.
Advocating for training and partnership with your dog
Our Gundog Scurries are proudly supported by Track & Trail Canine, a specialist dog gear retailer focused on high-quality, performance-led equipment for active dogs and their owners.
Track and Trail Canine Outfitters are are all about helping you find the right kit for your dog. From strength-tested harnesses to carefully selected training accessories, everything they stock is chosen with comfort, safety and performance in mind.
Their approach is refreshingly personal too—they take the time to encourage and support owners of nervous and reactive dogs alongside confident adventurers. Advocating for training and partnership with your dog and responsible marketing in the dog gear industry.
Our Gundog Scurries
In partnership with Track and Trail Canine Outfitters
Scurries come in all shapes and sizes but the aim of them is always the same, for a dog to retrieve a dummy in the quickest time possible.
Basically, a dummy is either thrown, placed or hidden in different areas
The dog is sent to retrieve the dummy (a timer is started once they cross over the line). The timer is stopped once they come back across the line with the dummy. The fastest dog wins!
You may also find that the types of scurries vary amongst the following:
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A straight, marked retrieve.
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Two marked retrieves to be picked one at a time.
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One or more blind retrieves hidden behind cover.
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A retrieve over hay bales.
Who can enter a scurry?
Anyone can enter! Whether your dog is an experienced gundog or a complete novice, anyone can take part, regardless of breed. Some people have even found that they are a great way to get your dog into shooting if you have had no previous experience. Or just great retrieving practice and is a fabulous game to enhance your recall!
This year we will have our Hunt Scurry, Hurdle Scurry, Water Scurry and Lure.
The Northern Gundog Club
The Northern Gundog Club is a welcoming community of Gundog enthusiasts from across the North. Bringing together some of the region’s top trainers, they’re passionate about breaking down traditional barriers around Gundogs, training and competition.
With education, inclusivity and community at their core, they offer training, events and support for everyone—from complete beginners to experienced handlers. It’s all about creating a space where people feel supported, inspired, and connected, while still respecting the heritage of gundog work.
Open to all ages, backgrounds and abilities, the club plays an important role in keeping these traditions alive by making them more accessible and enjoyable for a wider audience.
Nordic Gundogs
Nordic Gundogs brings a fresh, modern approach to gundog training, combining traditional skills with a strong focus on positive, reward-based methods. With a passion for building confident, well-balanced dogs, they work closely with owners to develop clear communication and a strong working partnership.
At the heart of what they do is a commitment to supportive, accessible training. Whether you’re completely new to Gundog work or looking to refine existing skills, Nordic Gundogs offers guidance that meets you where you are—helping both dog and handler grow in confidence.
Their approach is all about making Gundog training enjoyable and achievable, while still respecting the roots and purpose of the discipline.
Quick Fire Questions with our Gundog Sponsor Track and Trail...
What's your elevator pitch?
A specialist dog gear shop focused on high-quality, technical kit for active dogs and their owners.
What can people expect this year?
You’ll be able to get hands-on with expert harness fittings from Amy and the team, browse exclusive show offers and expect the return of the much-loved Octopus Hunt. Plus plenty of giveaways, and “Pippa’s Lucky Dip”—where every purchase comes with a prize. There’s even a chance to win a gundog training starter kit!
Quick Fire Questions with our Gundog Sponsor Track and Trail...
Whats makes you different?
We don’t just try and sell you things for the sake of it. We get to know you and your dog and help you to find the RIGHT kit for your needs. We’re all about helping people and their dogs to be safe and comfortable.
